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Cars Insured in Big Timber

^ There are an estimated 1,343 vehicles currently insured in Big Timber. [1]

Car Insurance Rates in Big Timber

^ From 2006 to 2010, Montana cities had the 37th highest auto insurance rates in the nation. [2]

Uninsured Motorists in Big Timber

^ There are an estimated 142 uninsured motorists driving in Big Timber. [3]

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Car Insurance Liability Requirements in Big Timber

  • Minimum Liability Limits in Big Timber: 25/50/10 [4]
    • 25  Required coverage up to $25,000 for one individual injured in an accident
    • 50  Required coverage up to $50,000 for all persons injured in an accident
    • 10  Required coverage up to $10,000 for property damage in an accident
    • Note: The amounts listed above are the minimum coverage amounts required by the law. Drivers can opt to purchase more than the mandatory minimum amounts.

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Big Timber

Required Car Insurance Coverage in Big Timber
  • Big Timber Auto Insurance Coverage Requirements [4]
    • Bodily injury liability coverage
    • Property damage liability coverage

Car Insurance Verification Laws in Big Timber

  • Insurer Verification of Auto Insurance in Big Timber [4]
    • Insurers must submit entire list of insurance in effect, which may be compared with registrations at a state agency. Also known as a computer data law.

Big Timber Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws

Big Timber Car Insurance Stats

Big Timber Car Insurance Facts, Estimates & Related Laws
  • Number of Auto Insurance Policies in Big Timber
    • Based on historical and current data, 1,343 cars are currently insured in Big Timber. [5]
    • Montana cities collectively ranked 43rd in the nation in auto insurance policies in 2011 with a total of 809,958. [1]
  • Uninsured Motorist Rate in Big Timber
    • Based on historical and current data, Big Timber has an estimated 142 uninsured drivers. [6]
    • Montana cities collectively had the 30th highest uninsured motorist rate in the nation in 2009. [3]
  • Average Car Insurance Rates in Big Timber
    • Montana cities collectively had the 36th highest auto insurance rates in the nation in 2010. [2]

Big Timber Distracted Driving Laws


  • Hand-held phone ban? No
  • Texting-while-driving ban? No
  • Young drivers cell phone ban? No
  • Bus driver cell phone ban? No
  • Enforcement of laws:
    • n/a. [7]
    • With primary enforcement, a police officer can pull over a driver for that specific offense. Drivers cannot be pulled over solely for a secondary offense.


Big Timber Automotive Laws

  • Minimum Driving Age in Big Timber [9]
    • Big Timber, MT minimum driving age: 14 years, 6 months.
  • Driver's License Renewal Cycle in Big Timber
    • Renewal cycle: 8 years, 4 years if by mail, or on 75th birthday, whichever occurs first7 [7]
  • Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Big Timber
    • Motorcycle helmets required for 17 and younger. [7]
  • Safety Belt Laws in Big Timber
    • Safety belt laws have been in place since 1987 and apply to drivers/passengers 6+ years in all seats. [7]
    • Child restraint law in place for 5 years and and younger and less than 60 pounds. [7]

Montana Car & Driver Facts

Montana Auto Registrations

Montana Car & Driver Facts
  • Auto Registrations in MT [8]
    • Registered Cars: 435,575
    • Registered Trucks: 731,783
    • Registered Motorcycles: 47,011
    • Total Registrations: 1,219,158
    • Rank: Montana ranked 41st in the United States in total auto registrations in 2011.

Montana Automotive Facts

  • Speed Limits in MT
    • Rural interstates: 75 mph (Trucks: 65 mph) [7]
    • Urban interstates: 65 mph [7]
    • Other roads: 70 mph (Night: 65 mph) [7]
  • Montana Motor Fuel Consumption
    • Montana cities collectively ranked 42nd in the nation in total motor fuel consumption in 2011. [10]

Montana Licensed Drivers

  • Licensed Drivers in MT [11]
    • Female Drivers: 370,437
    • Male Drivers: 382,046
    • Total Drivers: 752,483
    • Rank: 43rd highest in the U.S.

Additional information about Big Timber, MT

About Big Timber

Big Timber (Montana) is a city with a population of 1,641 [12] that is located in Sweet Grass County.

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More about Big Timber auto insurance

For more information about Big Timber car insurance, or for additional resources regarding Montana car insurance overall, visit the Montana Department of Insurance.

Did you know?

As of July 2013, 26 U.S. states had laws that allow drivers to show proof of insurance electronically on smartphones.

References

1. ^ Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO)

2. ^ National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

3. ^ Insurance Research Council (IRC)

4. ^ Insurance Information Institute (III)

5. ^ Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO) & United States Census Bureau

6. ^ Insurance Research Council (IRC) and United States Census Bureau

7. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) & Highway Loss Data Institute

8. ^ Office of Highway Policy Information

9. ^ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

10. ^ U.S. Department of Transportation

11. ^ Federal Highway Administration

12. ^ United States Census Bureau

13. ^ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

14. ^ National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)

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